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L111 MWP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 MWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 142,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 142,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 139,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 138,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 136,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 136,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,722 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Fast idle emissions are slightly erratic

Nearside screen wash requires attention

Vin number location is centre bulk head

Pass 26 Apr 2017 135,063 miles

Exhaust emissions require attention

Nearside screen wash requires attention

Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,707 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Fast idle requires attention

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 123,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

passenger washer not spraying water

Fail 2 May 2014 123,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

passenger washer not spraying water

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear diff bush starting to split

Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear diff bush starting to split

Pass 1 May 2012 103,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 93,695 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 May 2010 93,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 81,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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L111 MWP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L111 MWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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L111 MWP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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